77 years of independence: Patriotism in Pakistani movies

Pakistani cinema has a well-known genre of patriotism. From classic to modern, the movies have told stories of struggle, victory, and love for the nation, inspiring generations with unforgettable characters and storylines.

Here are some films centered on patriotism:

Parwaaz Hai Junoon (2018)

The film is about the brave soldiers of the Pakistan Air Force; their lives, relationships, duties, and hardships.Parwaaz Hai Junoon is written by Farhat Ishtiaq and directed by Haseeb Hassan.

Sherdil (2021)

The film revolves around Haris Mustafa, an under-training cadet who progresses from the academy to becoming a Flight Lieutenant in the PAF, fighting through personal and professional issues to achieve his dreams.Sherdil is written by Noumaan Khan and directed by Afzal Jafri.

Yalghaar (2017)

This action-packed war drama highlights the bravery of Pakistani soldiers and explores the effects of military operations. Yalghaar is written and directed by Hasaan Rana.

Waar (2013)

The film is about a former Pakistan Army officer, Major Mujtaba Rizvi, who joins a counter-terrorism operation to stop a major terrorist attack and seek revenge against the Indian spy who killed his family. Waar is written by Hassan Raza and directed by Bilal Lashari.

These films showcase the diversity and richness of Pakistani cinema’s portrayal of patriotism and independence.

There are also films based on the biopics of national heroes:

Jinnah (1998)

The film is based on the life of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan, who successfully campaigned for an independent country and became its first Governor-General.Jinnah is written by Akbar Ahmed, Farrukh Dhondy, and Jamil Dehlavi, and directed by Jamil Dehlavi.

Salute (2016)The film depicts a Pakistani schoolboy from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa who sacrifices his life to prevent a suicide bomber from entering his school.This film is a tribute to Aitzaz Hasan. It is written and directed by Shehzad Rafique.These films explore diversity and richness of Pakistani cinema’s portrayal of patriotism and independence.